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Jeremy D. Protas, Marshall Gerstein & Borun LLP

(January 3, 2014 – Chicago) Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is pleased to announce that Jeremy D. Protas has been elected to the partnership, bringing the Firm’s total partners to 44.

"Jeremy possesses outstanding professional experience and understanding of our clients’ business needs," said managing partner Jeffrey S. Sharp. "We value his commitment to the success of our clients and the Firm and are honored to welcome him into Marshall, Gerstein & Borun’s partnership."

Jeremy D. Protas counsels clients on patent-related matters, focusing on securing patents in diverse technologies including process control, wireless communication, business methods, medical devices, and bioinformatics. While focusing on patent preparation and prosecution, his practice also includes providing patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions, and general intellectual property counseling. Additionally, Mr. Protas serves on Marshall, Gerstein & Borun’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Firm’s Pro Bono committee. He also participates in the Firm’s marketing and community outreach efforts, particularly in the LGBT community. Mr. Protas joined the Board of the Directors for the National LGBT Bar Association in 2010 and, in 2014, will serve as the Board's president-elect. Mr. Protas received recognition as one of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) "2013 Rising Stars," and in 2012 he was named one of the "Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40" by the National LGBT Bar Association.

About Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is exclusively focused on intellectual property law, and works with clients to protect, enforce, and transfer their intellectual property assets throughout the world. Nearly half of the Firm’s professionals have been in-house as general counsel, patent counsel, technology transfer managers, scientists, engineers, or consultants. The Firm’s attorneys have the talent and experience to develop and execute intellectual property strategies and comprehensive IP solutions. The Firm represents Fortune 250 corporations, multinational businesses, start-up organizations, and non-profits. Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is ranked as a top intellectual property law firm by Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, as well as Corporate Counsel, Managing IP, Fortune, Intellectual Property Today, and Intellectual Asset Management magazines. Learn more at www.marshallip.com.